Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55

Let's look a little more closely at the Sony NEX-3 vs Sony TX55, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-3 (14MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the NEX-3 (APS-C) and TX55 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-3 was introduced 13 months before the TX55 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the NEX-3 scores versus the TX55 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The whole galleries are provided at Sony NEX-3 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-3 provides exterior dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-3 versus the TX55.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-3 and TX55 is 89 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-3 and TX55.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-3 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony TX55 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older NEX-3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.